Multiple choice

Which of the following, if present in urine samples, would indicate pregnancy?

  1. Estrogen

  2. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

  3. Luteinizing hormone (LH)

  4. Progesterone
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is produced by the developing placenta shortly after implantation and is the hormone detected by pregnancy tests. Estrogen, progesterone, and LH are present in menstrual cycles but are not specific pregnancy markers in urine.

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